GPnotebook Podcast

In this episode, Dr Hannah Rosa looks in detail at the maternal side of the postnatal 6-week check. NICE’s quality standard on postnatal care is explored and topics, such as contraception after childbirth, are delved into in further detail. Thereafter, there is an exploration of conditions that can arise during or after pregnancy which require management postpartum, such as gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and postpartum thyroiditis.

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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for human health. It regulates calcium and phosphate homeostasis and is therefore vital for musculoskeletal functioning. In the UK, up to 50% of the adult population may be vitamin D insufficient following the winter months, with one in six being severely deficient. In this podcast, Dr Roger Henderson looks at who is most at risk of vitamin D deficiency, how it should be diagnosed, what treatment options are available and why unlicensed vitamin D preparations should not be recommended.

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Actinic keratosis (AK) – also commonly known as solar keratosis – is a very common dermatological presentation in primary care, affecting large numbers of older people. It has the capacity to transform into a malignant lesion if untreated. In this podcast, Dr Roger Henderson looks at who is most at risk of AK, how it should be diagnosed, what treatment options are available, and when to consider referral to secondary care.

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In this podcast, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses constipation in children. She takes us through the clinical features associated with idiopathic constipation and red flags that would cause concern. She discusses disimpaction regimes and when these should be used, as well as talking about the importance of ongoing maintenance regimes. She provides some tips on encouraging children to take laxatives and also highlights some useful patient and professional resources.

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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a very common problem affecting around one and a half million adults in the UK, most of whom are undiagnosed and untreated. OSA has significant health consequences, including heart disease and an increased risk of fatal car crashes. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at who is most at risk of OSA, how it should be diagnosed, how to refer to secondary care and what treatment options are currently available to help people with the condition.

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In this episode, Dr James Waldron and Dr Thuva Amuthan (GP with an Extended Role in Dermatology) explore dermatological presentations, treatments and complications in skin of colour. The topics that they cover include: inequalities faced in certain patient groups; the psychological impact of pigmentation, depigmentation and scarring; eczema and acne in skin of colour; melasma and vitiligo; traction alopecia; and folliculitis and its potential severe consequences.

Thanks to Dr Thuva Amuthan for his time. All information in the episode is based on the personal experience of the presenters.

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Oxygen is essential for our survival and is a powerful medical drug. Treatment with oxygen increases blood oxygen levels and helps to reduce cardiovascular workload. In this podcast, Dr Roger Henderson looks at how oxygen can be given in a home environment, the reasons it may be required and the different types of delivery systems available. He also looks at practical issues such as flying when requiring oxygen, smoking near oxygen supplies, how to arrange an emergency supply of oxygen for home use and which types of masks and nasal cannulae to use.

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In this podcast, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses cluster headaches. She talks through the clinical features that would lead to a diagnosis, the initial investigations in primary care and indications for a referral to a headache specialist. She considers the management of acute attacks, including considerations around prescribing oxygen, as well as the options for preventative treatment.

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In this episode Dr Hannah Rosa and Dr Nicky Mulgrew discuss autism and the role we play within general practice. They focus on when we should refer children and adults to specialists to get a possible diagnosis of autism and also explore how we can adapt our workplaces and our communication styles to make our surgeries more comfortable places for autistic people to visit.

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Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a common problem, often affecting younger people. It refers to chronic urticaria that has no obvious cause or trigger and which causes weals to occur on the skin most days for 6 weeks or more. It can be a deeply distressing and frustrating condition for sufferers that can greatly affect their quality of life. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at the possible triggers of CSU, how to approach the treatment of people with the condition and what drug therapies may be helpful.

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